Harry S. Truman Elementary School

78-870 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harry S. Truman Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry S. Truman Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harry S. Truman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harry S. Truman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harry S. Truman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Harry S. Truman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harry S. Truman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry S. Truman Elementary School's ranking?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is ranked #4860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harry S. Truman Elementary School often compared to?
Harry S. Truman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
666 students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harry S. Truman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harry S. Truman Elementary School offer ?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry S. Truman Elementary School part of?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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